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CGV 861Y

1983 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 5675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,027 mi
Last recorded34,027 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGV 861Y
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,675cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,027 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 146,544 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 146,519 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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CGV 861Y is a 1983 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 5,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGV 861Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CGV 861Y registered?

CGV 861Y is a 1983 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is CGV 861Y safe to buy?

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